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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Crow Kids Day Nursery Limited · Walsall · posted 2 November 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
1 January 2027
Positions
1

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  • Support children of different ages, stages of development, and abilities, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and included.
  • Help create a positive, stimulating, and well-prepared learning environment.
  • Encourage children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and everyday activities.
  • Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play.
  • Observe and support children's learning, development, and well-being
    Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship.
  • Promote a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Your training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Where it leads

Opportunity to progress to Early Years Educator Level 5 with Best Practice Network. 

 

About Crow Kids Day Nursery Limited

'Our nursery staff are a dedicated team of caring professionals who are passionate about supporting every child’s growth and wellbeing. With a wealth of experience in early years education, they create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Through genuine care, patience, and enthusiasm, our staff build strong relationships with children and families, helping each child thrive and reach their full potential.

At Crow Kids Day Nursery, we have created a thematic curriculum, that follows the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is then tailored to the uniqueness of each individual child, based on their passions, likes and interests.' 

Things to consider

  • Clear DBS
  • 2 references available
  • Grade 4 in GCSE/Level 2 English and maths
  • 3 years of UK/EU residency for eligible government funding 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceFriendly

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Childcare (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Early Years Educator Level 2 (grade Pass) — desired
  • GCSE Health and Social Care (grade 4) — desired
  • A Level Health and Social Care (grade 4) — desired
  • Paediatric First Aid Training PFA (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 45 NEW STREET, WALSALL, WS1 3DF

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